#826DE8 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated purple with a cool violet cast. #826de8 has the intensity for calls to action and gaming brands, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast. Unlike neutrals built through mixing gray, this hex code carries its own energy.
Questions about #826de8
What is #826de8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #826de8 is rgb(130, 109, 232), in HSL hsl(250, 73%, 67%) and in CMYK 44%, 53%, 0%, 9%.
What text color works best on #826de8?
Black text works best on #826de8. It reaches roughly 5.3:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for body text, while white text falls short for small sizes.
What colors pair well with #826de8?
Warm sand and charcoal set off #826de8 without competing with it. Deep plum or forest green give it richer company than a plain white background, which can wash out its saturation.
Is #826de8 readable on white or black?
#826de8 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.